Yacht Club Lakkios
VHF ch: 74
Tel. H24: +39.0931/463606
http://www.yachtclublakkios.com/

In Porto Marmoreo (Porto Piccolo). Shallow harbour, but 3m+ depth on our berth and the centre channel (don’t go into the empty space just south of the entrance though). You will be guided in by RIB, so no problem. Pontoon is attached to the NW end of the canal that separates the old town. Berths stern/bows-to with laid lines. Mooring assistance. They seem to prefer phone contact over VHF (something we’ve found common in Italy so far). Not a lot of free space, was full in mid-September, but we waited a night at anchor in Porto Grande just south and something freed up.

Very convenient for seeing the town, as you’re right in the middle of it, on the canal that separates the old town (Ortigia) from new Siracusa. Wifi (5 GHz only) and water (1500 ppm! Siracusa’s tap water has a problem with salt ingress into the water table) and electricity on the pontoon. Efficient office staff with good English. Laundry nearby at “Wash and Dry Siracusa”. Showers/toilets are on the other side of the canal, a bit of a walk across the bridge. Security gate and night guard (Antonio and his dog).

Shelter in Porto Marmoreo is fair, but some surge in NE winds. Berthing fees €75 per night for the 12m boat discounted to €62.50 for a 4-night stay. Cash only! Check out the fantastic market in Ortigia in the morning, then come back after sunset to walk around the pretty old town. Do try the Paninoteca (food van) right outside the marina – very tasty and not expensive.

Several large supermarkets on Via Elorina – but beware, dangerous to walk in traffic due to the missing sidewalk.

Water on tap is no longer for free. Otherwise, Grand Harbour is nice. Easy to get around from that spot.
Remember to call port authorities before you get there. Fines may apply otherwise.